English Idioms
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Heart touching
Meaning
The idiom "heart touching" means something that is so emotionally appealing or moving, that it causes one's heart to feel tender or warm. It could be a movie, a story, a poem, a piece of music, or even a person who inspires such feelings.
Usage
- Watching the sunset while sitting on the beach was a truly heart touching experience.
- I was moved to tears by the powerful performance in the play.
- The song's lyrics touched my heart and reminded me of all that I had been through.
- Meeting the family of the person who saved my life was an incredibly heart touching moment for me.
- Seeing the love between the two characters in the movie made my heart race with joy.
Roots and History
The idiom "heart touching" has its roots in the 17th century, where it was first used by poets and writers to describe a poem or story that moved them emotionally. Over time, it became used to describe anything that had a similar effect on one's heart, including music, art, and even people. The idiom gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of popular culture and media, where entertainment is often designed to evoke emotional responses from audiences.
Synonyms in English
- Heartwarming
- Moving
- Inspiring
- Touching
- Emotional
Synonyms in other languages
- 心悦しい(Japanese) - This idiom means to feel happiness in one's heart or to be happy inside.
- 컴퓨터가 빿어질만한 물고기(Korean) - This idiom means a moment so emotionally moving that it feels like the computer will melt.
- חיות נשמת (Hebrew) - This phrase translates to "living soul" and is often used to describe moments of spiritual or emotional significance in Jewish culture.
- אברים נפשתים (Hebrew) - This phrase translates to "soulful eyes" and is often used to describe a moment when someone's eyes convey a deep emotional connection.